Business Technology Instructor

Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational High School; Wakefield (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational High School in Wakefield, MA is seeking a Vocational Business Technology Instructor to deliver hands-on CTE aligned with state DESE frameworks, preparing students for entry-level careers and credentials.

The role entails planning, teaching, and updating curricula; collaborating with business partners; maintaining records; and participating in staff activities. This 184-day position follows the NTA contract terms.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 5+ years full-time experience in marketing or related field.
• Teaching experience preferred.
• BT Voc Tech certification from MA DESE or willingness to pursue.
• Proficiency with industry software and business/marketing concepts.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and provide appropriate learning experiences in the assigned area.
• Teach technical skills to prepare students for entry-level roles.
• Develop lesson plans and manage class time for demonstrations, hands-on practice, and assessments.
• Keep curriculum and equipment up-to-date with industry trends and job opportunities.
• Maintain records, participate in staff meetings, and communicate with students and parents.

Skills

5+ years marketing experience

Business career development

Teaching experience

Retail/customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Mass DESE BT Vocational Tech certification (or willingness to pursue)

Tools

Website design

Accounting software

Industry software proficiency

Job description

• Position Type: Vocational Teacher/ Vocational Teacher
• Date Posted: 9/18/2026
• Location: Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School
• Closing Date: 10/02/2026

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum five (5) years full-time experience in marketing, communications, digital marketing, advertising, retail merchandising, graphic design, social media management, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing business careers
• Proficiency with industry software and experience with Principles of business, marketing, economics, consumer literacy, entrepreneurship, website design, and accounting.
• Experience in retail operations, customer service, or entrepreneurship preferred.
• Teaching experience preferred
• Business Technology Vocational Technical certification from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (or willingness to pursue and obtain).

Reports to:

Principal/Deputy-Director and Vocational Deans

Summary of Job Description:

The Business Technology Instructor will provides hands‑on career and technical education (CTE) aligned with state DESE Framweworks to prepare high school students for entry‑level careers and industry credentials.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize and provide appropriate learning experiences within the assigned area of responsibility.
• Teach technical skills and knowledge to provide students with the competence to become skilled in their field.
• Develop lesson plans and organize class time so that demonstration, instruction, hands‑on practice, review and final activities can be accomplished within the allotted time.
• Continuously improves the instruction, curriculum, and equipment so that this CTE area is current with all trends in the field and is fully and properly preparing students for available and emerging jobs.
• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects to communicate these objectives to students.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media.
• Implements the district's mission, philosophy of education and instructional standards and objectives.
• Assesses and documents the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Attends staff and department meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy regulation.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct and, for the classroom develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, maintaining order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education‑related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence especially as relates to the specific assignment and student grade and subject area appropriateness.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with others.
• Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with students, colleagues, and parents concerning both the broad academic/vocational and behavioral progress of assigned students.
• Develop positive relationships with Business Technology community partners in the area and actively solicit their help, including service on the Program Advisory Board.
• Other duties deemed necessary by the Superintendent/Director or designee.

Evaluation:

Evaluated in accordance with the DESE Standards and Indicators of Effective Teaching Practice and the current Northeast Teachers' Association Contract.

Terms of Employment:

• 184 day work year
• Salary and benefits in accordance with current NTA Contract